Media releases

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has confirmed 64 homes were destroyed in last week’s bush fires across northern NSW.

Attached files:

• 191015 BIA Assessment Complete.pdf (PDF, 297.5 KB)

A total of 45 homes have now been confirmed destroyed following the bush fires in northern NSW this week.

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• Update on Northern NSW bush fires (PDF, 195.1 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Building Impact Assessment teams have continued their assessment of areas impacted by this week’s bush fires in northern NSW.

Attached files:

• Assessment of fire affected areas (PDF, 290.4 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Building Impact Assessment teams are continuing their assessment of properties impacted by yesterday’s bush fires in northern NSW.

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• Initial assessment of fire affected areas - 9 October (PDF, 288.1 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has increased its support for firefighters with a second Large Air Tanker (LAT) Boomer now in use to assist fighting fires in NSW.

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• 191003 Boomer bounds in to action on NSW bush fires.pdf (PDF, 157.4 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) NSW RFS Assistant Commissioner Peter McKecknie will tonight honour 18 volunteer firefighters at a ceremony to be held at the Rabbit Trap Hotel in Albert.

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• 19102 Jumble Springs medals.pdf (PDF, 159.3 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging those heading away this long weekend to check fire conditions and have a plan in the event they are threatened by fire.

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• 191002 October Long Weekend.pdf (PDF, 160.1 KB)

More than 160 fire and emergency service cadets from across Australia will put their skills to the test over the next few days as part of the Australian Fire Cadets Championships which start today.

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• 190930 Australian Fire Cadet Championships.pdf (PDF, 229.5 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members will gather today to celebrate the 75th anniversary for three Lower Hunter Rural Fire Brigades (RFBs) Martins Creek, Paterson and Vacy, as well as honour the long-standing dedication and commitment to protecting the community and its members.

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• 190928 Lower Hunter Brigade's celebrate 75th anniversary and volunteers honoured.pdf (PDF, 228.5 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Wyee Brigade is welcoming the investment of $795,400 in the Central Coast area with the official opening of their new station.

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• 190928 Wyee Brigade celebrate additions to station.pdf (PDF, 226.0 KB)